Planet Detroit

How an east side land deal impacted a dispute over Moroun-owned land in southwest Detroit

The zoning dispute focused on a Moroun-owned property in southwest Detroit shows the impact of Michigan’s eminent domain law.

3 years ago

After pandemic delay, here’s how Detroit is expanding its recycling program

What's going on with the plan for multifamily recycling in Detroit? While the program was delayed, a pilot starts this…

3 years ago

Can a community water lab restore trust in Flint?

The Mckenzie Patrice-Croom Water Lab, which opened to the public last year, wants to change the relationship between people and…

3 years ago

Can one event hold back progress on Belle Isle? These activists think so.

A 1980s bargain pitted Detroit Grand Prix advocates against residents who fear the race is destroying the island park.

3 years ago

Will Michigan’s AG break the Morouns’ deal-of-the-century grip on the Detroit riverfront?

In 2005, former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s administration negotiated a deal with businessman Manuel “Matty” Moroun that stunned local officials, who…

3 years ago

Detroit photographer Amy Sacka to unveil ice fishing exhibit at Dossin Museum

An exhibition of Detroiter Amy Sacka’s photography on declining Great Lakes ice cover, “Last Ice,” will launch on Feb. 20…

3 years ago

Moroun-owned Hercules Concrete storing aggregate within feet of Detroit River

Hercules Concrete, a company owned by the billionaire Moroun family, may be tempting fate by storing large piles of aggregate…

3 years ago

Federal judge to decide on motions to dismiss Detroit water shutoff suit

The lawsuit was brought in response to the city of Detroit’s water shutoff crisis that has affected a total of…

3 years ago

Big changes are in the works at Belle Isle, Detroit’s favorite park

From a world-class garden to habitat restoration, millions of dollars are being put into upgrades at Belle Isle in Detroit.

3 years ago

Minutes from the train station, Ford Motor is radically redesigning its Dearborn campus. Almost no one has noticed.

There's a minor revolution underway at Ford, transforming the dowdy, car-choked campus of today into a modern, collaborative and green…

3 years ago